The Flaming Cliffs Excursion

The Flaming Cliffs Excursion, Mongolia

Byanazag, which in Mongolian means 'a place of many saxual bushes', was first called 'The Flaming Cliffs' by Roy Chapman Andrews, the American dinosaur hunter and adventurer who made vital finds of dinosaur eggs and skeletons at the base of the vivid red bluffs, which stand alone in a vast empty expanse of land and sky.

Chapman himself was something of a rogue - said by some to be the man on whom the film character 'Indiana Jones' was based, he lived an adventurous, as well as self-aggrandising life across much of this part of the world.

At Byanzag it is the landscape, in addition to the rich dinosaur history, which is very impressive - an intense evocation of Mongolia's great emptiness.

Conditions and inclination permitting, you can visit Byanzag in Mongolian fashion - on the back of a camel, or alternatively by foot or car.

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These activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences around where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can suggest tours and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the local ways of life.

The range of dunes stretches as far as the eye can see - your driver will take you to the base of the formation, from where you can take photographs, stroll among the horses and camels in the green stream-valley.

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